Suhana Khan

Some Lesser Known Facts About Suhana Khan

• Suhana Khan is an Indian actress, social media personality, and theatre artist, who is the daughter of the popular Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan.

• She grew up in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

  

• From a young age, Suhana displayed a talent for sports and even held the position of captain for her school’s under-14 girls’ football team.

  

• In addition to her involvement in sports, Suhana actively took part in various co-curricular activities throughout her school days.

  

• During her college years, Suhana engaged in the creation of multiple documentaries and enthusiastically participated in drama activities. Her dedication to the drama was recognized at the graduation ceremony held at Ardingly College, where she was honoured with the Russel Cup for her outstanding contributions to the field.

  

• During her time at the Tisch School of the Arts, Suhana actively took part in numerous theatre productions, showcasing her talents on the stage.

  

• Since childhood, Suhana Khan nurtured a strong desire to become an actress. In an interview, she opened up about the moment her parents realized her genuine passion for acting, saying,
  

  I don’t think there was any one moment when I decided. Since I was young, I’d do all these accents and impressions. But my parents only realised I was serious about acting when they saw a performance of mine for the first time. I was playing Miranda in a school performance of The Tempest.”

• In 2019, Suhana played a notable role in the short film titled ‘The Grey Part of Blue.’ The ten-minute short film, directed by Theodore Gimeno, beautifully portrayed the story of a teenager’s journey through the complexities of unrequited love.

  

• In 2022, Suhana Khan successfully secured the role of Veronica in Zoya Akhtar‘s Netflix film, “The Archies” (2023). This Indian adaptation of the international comic book Archie featured a talented cast, including Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, Khushi Kapoor, Mihir Ahuja, Agastya Nanda, and Yuvraj Menda in the lead roles.

  

• Apart from her other endeavours, Suhana is a passionate theatre artist who has actively participated in numerous theatrical productions since her college days.

  

• In April 2023, Suhana landed her first endorsement deal and became the new face of Maybelline, marking a significant milestone in her career.

  

• As a dance enthusiast, with a particular fondness for POP style, Suhana showcased her talent in the Pop move video for Shiamak Davar’s Summer Funk show in 2012.

  

• Her presence at social gatherings occasionally includes her consumption of alcohol.

  

• Suhana, who is passionate about sports, frequently accompanies her father to watch IPL matches.

  

• During her free time, Suhana enjoys travelling and indulging in binge-watching Netflix shows.

• In addition to her passion for acting and sports, Suhana also has a deep love for story writing. Her talent in this area was recognized when she won an award at the Katha National Story Writing Competition in 2012.

• Suhana is a dedicated cat lover and frequently shares pictures with cats on her social media accounts.

  

• During an interview, Suhana disclosed that her decision to move away from home had a profound impact on her confidence, as she felt it was a great step that enabled her to grow and gain newfound self-assurance. She said,
  

  Moving away at age 16 was the best decision of my life. Living in a different environment and meeting so many new people helped me gain a lot of confidence. It’s about being able to do the little things, like walk on the street or take the train-stuff that was so hard to do in Mumbai. But living away also made me appreciate home so much more.”

• In an interview, Shah Rukh Khan discussed his children’s acting aspirations, stating that neither his son nor daughter had been groomed to be actors. However, he revealed that Suhana has a strong inclination towards becoming an actor. She plans to finish school in the next six months, following which she intends to pursue acting training at an educational institute for three to four years. On the other hand, Aryan aspires to make films and become a director, for which he is currently undergoing training in the United States. As for AbRam, Shah Rukh playfully expressed uncertainty about his future, but praised his good looks, suggesting he could become a rock star.

• In an interview, Suhana was asked to reveal a secret about herself that nobody knew. She candidly shared that she had broken the little finger of both her hands.

• The year 2018 saw Suhana Khan grace the cover of Vogue magazine.

  

• In an interview with Vogue, Suhana Khan openly shared her feelings about growing up as a star kid, expressing her dislike for the attention that came with it. She mentioned that she realized early on that her life was different from others, but she never really dwelled on her father’s fame. However, when she was around five years old, her father used to drop her off at school, and she noticed people pointing and staring. She found it confusing that her father wasn’t simply addressed by his name and instead associated with being “Suhana’s dad.” This attention made her self-conscious, leading her to push her father away when he tried to hug her in public. The constant scrutiny and limelight made her develop a dislike for the attention she received as a star kid.

• Suhana shares a strong bond with Shanaya Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor’s daughter, and Ananya Pandey, Chunky Panday’s daughter. In an interview, when asked about her BFFs (Best Friends Forever), Suhana spoke about her close relationship with them, expressing their special connection and camaraderie. Suhana said,
  

  Friends like Shanaya and Ananya I would trust with my life!”

  

• In a powerful Instagram post, Suhana courageously addressed the issue of colourism and the criticism she received for her complexion. She revealed that she had been subjected to negative comments and called ugly due to her dark skin since the age of 12. In the same post, she took a firm stand against the trolls and those who perpetuate such harmful beliefs. Suhana emphasized that this issue was not just about her but about every young girl and boy who has felt inferior and belittled for no valid reason. She shared some of the hurtful comments made about her appearance and expressed her sadness that even fellow Indians would resort to such behaviour. Unwavering in her confidence, she celebrated her brown skin tone, pointing out that no matter how much one might try to distance themselves from their melanin, it’s an integral part of who they are as Indian. She called out the insecurities behind hating one’s own people and urged everyone to embrace their unique beauty. Suhana’s inspiring message spread positivity and encouraged people to challenge the societal norms and stereotypes associated with beauty. She embraced her 5’3″ stature and brown skin with pride, hoping to empower others to do the same and put an end to colourism once and for all.

• Suhana Khan’s paternal grandfather, Meer Taj Mohammed Khan, hailed from Peshawar and played an essential role as an Indian independence activist. He passionately followed the principles of Abdul Ghaffar Khan and actively campaigned for the Khudai Khidmatgar, a nonviolent resistance movement led by Abdul Ghaffar Khan, with the shared vision of achieving an independent India.